© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Pasta_Makers Recent content written about Pasta Makers en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_465428778628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author danneauxs - I've had this unit for years and while I don't use it every time I make pasta for dinner it's great for when I have time to use it.  Store bought pasta is quick and convienent and doesn't taste too bad. Give credit where it's due.  But,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465428778628 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:25:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465428778628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231106645636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tuscanymom - I purchased the Ronco Pasta maker, thinking that it would be great to not have to make pasta by hand. The machine worked fine for the first two times, then slowly, the poorly made and cheap plastic ring that holds the dye in place started to crack, to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231106645636 Tue, 16 May 2006 12:52:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231106645636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_222576152196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author heatherhh - We bought this used on Ebay and enjoyed using it for a while. It was easier than making pasta by hand, and we enjoyed it for a while. However, it broke after a couple years due to poor design. There were several poor design features that kept... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~222576152196 Mon, 6 Mar 2006 17:56:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_222576152196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_219514375812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author doctortomm - My daughter and I love the fresh pasta from the Ronco machine. With it you can turn simple ingredients (ordinary bread flower, olive oil, and water) into chewy, fresh pasta far superior to any store-bought dried or fresh pasta. The downside is that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~219514375812 Wed, 1 Feb 2006 17:26:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_219514375812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_216975969924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author daytrader106 - Easy to use. Keeps you on your feet. You do have to make sure the mix is of the right consitancy. Paid 40 bucks for it. Wasted a few batches trying to figure it out. Took about 6 times before. we figured it out. It is a fun machine to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~216975969924 Sun, 8 Jan 2006 01:31:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_216975969924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197187112580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author juliebulie - I was excited to get my pasta maker. I had originally planned to get a stand mixer with a pasta attachment, to make dough for bread and pasta. I went online and discovered it would be cheaper to get a bread machine and a hand-cranked pasta... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197187112580 Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:28:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197187112580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190023372420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author patti43221 - This is the most fun i've had cooking in a looong time! We all got together and made pans of lasagna and a huge pasta salad and thought it wasn't too late to get some spaghetti in the freezer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190023372420 Sun, 17 Jul 2005 06:46:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190023372420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_189262630532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cboyles - After some practice I've been able to make wonderful pasta with this machine. I bought it after reading a review on epinions.com. I have had good luck with a recipe I found on Hormel's website (hormel.com) under their knowledge section called... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~189262630532 Sun, 10 Jul 2005 11:53:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_189262630532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_183844179588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chefcarol - I saw this machine for $5.00 with the Video and ALL attachments in a Habitat for Humanity Outlet! I took it home- it had never been used! It works great- I love it- I am a professional chef- I use it as well as my regular roller style pasta maker- It's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~183844179588 Fri, 20 May 2005 16:46:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_183844179588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182329249412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - My first and second experience with making pasta. The first time I made pasta I had a lot of fun with it. I followed a recipe in my cookbook that recommended making the dough in my food processor first. It come out beautifully but it was a lot... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182329249412 Fri, 6 May 2005 02:55:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182329249412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181716815492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - The first time I made pasta I had a lot of fun with it. I followed a recipe in my cookbook that recommended making the dough in my food processor first. It came out beautifully. I then let it rest before I started to roll it out to use with my new... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181716815492 Sat, 30 Apr 2005 15:57:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181716815492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_175151746692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author josquin88 - Like most of you, I grew up on dry spaghetti out of the box. I was in my thirties before I realized that there was a better way. Unfortunately, once I learned that it was actually possible to make pasta at home, I also learned that I didn't have the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~175151746692 Tue, 1 Mar 2005 15:46:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_175151746692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_168956628612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author demaionewton - The Italia x600 pasta machine is a great joy! Having had a manual pasta machine for years, this machine is a great device for fresh pasta. It's quick, easy to clean and affordable. It also includes about a dozen dies to make all different kinds of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~168956628612 Sun, 9 Jan 2005 14:22:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_168956628612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_164879830660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author yakkowarner - I got the Ronco Pasta maker because I thought it would be cool to make fresh pasta without any of the work. The set it and forget it mentality. I though it was a good idea at the time. What is the Ronco Pasta maker? The Ronco Pasta maker is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~164879830660 Fri, 10 Dec 2004 15:37:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_164879830660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_162435141252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rdwarren67 - This machine is rugged and works great. If you enjoy fresh pasta this is a great item. Be prepared for a good task at cleanup and don't let the machine sit post prep. The pasta will harden and become water resistant. You will then need dynamite or a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~162435141252 Sun, 21 Nov 2004 01:45:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_162435141252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151988047492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author meisha - Our family loves eating homemade pasta. We like to eat food as natural as possible, without preservatives and chemicals. When we bought this machine we knew we could count on a wholesome organic product made with a reliable... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151988047492 Mon, 16 Aug 2004 19:18:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151988047492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137821458052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author runningdan - Have you ever tried making homemade pasta before without a pasta machine? I have... once, and I never want to do it again. Trying to roll out the stiff pasta dough with a rolling pin is nearly impossible. I'm a college student who goes to the gym... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137821458052 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 10:45:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137821458052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133981310596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dgpdfw - Works great every time. Like others have written, it does take a while to extrude one and one-half pounds of pasta, but it is worth it. Tastes great. My only one small comment is that the cover tends to come off during both the mixing and extruding... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133981310596 Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:33:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133981310596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133157129860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author moodindigo - I had seen this pasta maker at a store and on eBay. A co-worker of mine also recently bought one. So I checked out the reviews on Epinions. Eventually, I found one from a local eBay seller and purchased it. Here is my review. Please read it with the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133157129860 Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:17:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133157129860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_124766752388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kfein - Like some of the other people commenting on this pasta machine, I had always wanted a pasta maker but never got around to purchasing one until a few weeks ago. I am so glad I did! Using this pasta maker and a good recipe, I was able to make a fettucine... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~124766752388 Mon, 5 Jan 2004 23:37:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_124766752388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123559906948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aspen4 - I received the Ronco Pasta Maker for X-Mas 4 years ago and am convinced that the machine is a good machine, providing you get the ratio of flour and water right. My problem has been the pasta coming out through the dye with "jagged edges." Don't really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123559906948 Wed, 31 Dec 2003 08:31:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123559906948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123604209284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gbuhlman - I am an avid cook/baker and a pasta maker was one of the things I had always wanted but just never got around to purchasing. This Christmas, my wife bought the Imperia Pasta Maker for me. The machine seems to be quite solidly made so I can imagine... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123604209284 Tue, 30 Dec 2003 20:32:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123604209284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_119277719172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lawrentian - I have seldom had any trouble with the machine. I ordered it shortly after being diagnosed as a diabetic; the two cuisines I love most are Italian and Chinese, and both rice and pasta are on my 'no-no' list as things that make my BS rise. I was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~119277719172 Thu, 20 Nov 2003 16:42:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_119277719172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_117279264388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sumpshrey - I love it. I've been using it for about 2 years now. My family and their friends can't wait for pasta. I make homemade chicken noodle soup and the pasta from this machine completes it. Buy it. It is great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~117279264388 Sun, 2 Nov 2003 00:02:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_117279264388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_117180632708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sassybeth - I thought this would be a great addition to my kitchen, but I was very disappointed. I followed the directions to the letter (I am a very experienced cook), at least 10 times, and I got results that quickly disappeared to the garbage can... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~117180632708 Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:04:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_117180632708?linkin_id=8003929